SR 489 approximately 1,000 feet southwest of morrow road - emergency repair - slide repair - CON - newton county

The Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration awarded a $123,423 Project Grant to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to fund the emergency repair and slide repair work on State Route 489 approximately 1,000 feet southwest of Morrow Road in Newton County, Mississippi. This grant is part of the federal Highway Planning and Construction Assistance Listing (CFDA 20.205), which provides funding for highway construction, preservation, and improvement projects across the United States. The project aims to address a slope failure or slide issue along the state highway, likely through slope stabilization, drainage improvements, pavement restoration, or other corrective measures. This emergency repair initiative will help maintain the safety and integrity of Mississippi's transportation infrastructure.